Company: Kelly Services
Location: East Brunswick, NJ
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board
Description
Job Title: Scientist – Analytical R&D
Position Summary:
The Scientist, Analytical R&D, is responsible for providing hands-on analytical support for method development, validation, and transfer activities within the Analytical R&D team, with minimal supervision. This role may also serve as a project lead, overseeing analytical method optimization, evaluation, and stability studies using a range of laboratory techniques and instrumentation. Key Responsibilities:
- Independently perform analytical method development, optimization, improvement, and validation using techniques such as HPLC, GC, Dissolution, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, FTIR, Microscopy, Particle Size Distribution (PSD), etc.
- Conduct method evaluations, pre-validation activities, and informal stability sample testing.
- Assist in complex studies, including impurity identification and excipient compatibility assessments.
- Prioritize and execute analytical activities to support product development timelines.
- Identify potential analytical challenges early in the R&D process and contribute to strategic planning for method development and improvement.
- Support formulation development and technology transfer efforts for assigned projects.
- Investigate method performance issues, conduct troubleshooting, and lead optimization studies.
- Draft and review technical documentation such as validation protocols/reports, analytical procedures, and reference standard qualification reports.
- Develop and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as assigned.
- Stay current with scientific literature and trends related to analytical technologies and regulatory expectations.
- Uphold company standards for data integrity and adhere to GxP and regulatory requirements.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant analytical chemistry experience, or
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
- Industry experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sector is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GxP, ICH, and compendial requirements (e.g., USP, EP, JP).
- Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and software, including but not limited to:
- HPLC (Empower software preferred)
- GC (solvent testing)
- Dissolution testing
- Assay and impurity analysis
- Moisture content testing
- UV-Vis, FTIR, Microscopy, PSD
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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